Terry Warnke
Elk River
Summary
Technical Leader adept at guiding and growing successful teams to achieve strategic digital transformation and high-value business results
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Pastor
O.R.C.C. (Church)
Ham Lake
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated transition of Senior Pastor to ensure continuity in leadership as Board Chair, Teaching and Preaching Pastor
- Managed staff performance and development initiatives to enhance team capabilities
- Led weekly services, delivering engaging sermons to the congregation.
- Provided spiritual counseling to individuals and families in need.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to support local initiatives.
Head Speech Coach
Spectrum High School
Elk River
10.2023 - Current
- Launched Speech Team program at school, collaborating with administration and state high school league to establish framework and guidelines.
- Grown team by 60+ percent in third year, with high retention and new student recruiting
- Oversaw team schedule, budget, and coaching plans, ensuring alignment with educational goals and student development.
- Competed in 10+ tournaments annually, achieving multiple Section finalists and State competitors within first two years.
- Educational institution focused on providing quality education and extracurricular activities. Website: https://www.spectrumhighschool.org
Global Director Program and Resource Pathways
International Justice Mission
Arlington
06.2022 - Current
- Lead team through major deployment bringing global consolidation of 18 disparate data reporting systems into one, achieving first ever global reporting and analytics capabilities
- Drove strategic direction for business intelligence and integration tool procurement, advancing data strategy roadmap
- Implemented delivery team structure and release processes, enhancing support resolution and establishing time-to-market baseline
- Managed internal and vendor staff, achieving 5% budget underspend
- Global organization focused on justice and human rights. Website: https://www.ijm.org
Executive Director Salesforce Platform IT
Deluxe Corporation
Minneapolis
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Lead a cross-functional organization of 200+ internal and vendor resources managing development and operational support of sales, service, marketing, e-commerce, order management, call-center and integration functions responsible for $500M+ annual revenue flow
- Implemented shared agile operating model and program team to consolidate development, testing, deployment, and support processes across multiple workstreams, managing 10+ active project efforts simultaneously
- Managed $20M+ capital investment and DevOps budgets to support strategic initiatives and operational efficiency
- Consolidated 5 Salesforce orgs through integration and migration efforts in 3000+ user environment, enhancing system cohesiveness and user experience
- Leading provider of checks, forms, marketing solutions, and web development services. Website: https://www.deluxe.com
Vice President Solutions
RelationEdge (Rackspace)
San Diego
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance client relationships and drive business growth.
- Defined client needs and designed tailored product and project approaches, aligning budget, timeline, and resource requirements with client objectives
- Developed and implemented operational plans to streamline service delivery processes.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams to align projects with organizational goals and objectives.
- Cloud solutions provider specializing in Salesforce consulting and implementation. Website: https://www.rackspace.com
Director Solution Engineering
Xede Consulting Group
Minneapolis
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Facilitated strategic solution planning and design, overseeing project resources and budget alignment during sales cycle pursuits
- Led strategic consulting initiatives for diverse clients across multiple industries.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to align with client objectives and timelines.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and foster collaboration.
- Consulting firm specializing in Salesforce solutions and services. Website: https://www.xedeconsulting.com
Lead Solution Architect
Magnet 360
Minneapolis
09.2010 - 12.2017
- Managed $7MM annual sales influence target, aligning with multi-year, multi-project strategic accounts to drive client engagement
- Identified client scope during sales cycle and designed technical and functional solutions, aligning product offerings to enhance client outcomes
- Salesforce consulting firm providing solutions for various industries. Website: https://www.magnet360.com
IT Business Analyst/Service Manager
Piper Jaffray
Minneapolis
08.2007 - 09.2010
- Led implementation and conversion efforts as project manager for trading systems and configured multiple Salesforce orgs to enhance operational capabilities.
- Identified $375K in savings by managing vendor contracts and relationships within a $5MM annual business line technology budget.
- Investment bank and asset management firm. Website: https://www.piperjaffray.com
Senior Pastor
Ennis Assembly of God Church
Ennis
01.2005 - 07.2007
- Assumed pastoral leadership of a small, stagnant church and increased attendance by 50% in two years, utilizing targeted outreach, and effective motivation of the congregation
- Identified significant needs in youth ministry and spearheaded changes to generate 500% increase in weekly high school student involvement
- Enhanced mid-week activity involvement by creating additional programs and meeting opportunities, resulting in 200% attendance increase
- Transformed declining Sunday evening service into consistently attended study group through strong leadership and resource utilization
- Cultivated ongoing contributions to building program via creative giving strategies, successfully completing $350,000 building project debt-free.
- Religious organization providing spiritual guidance and community services. Website: https://www.ennisassembly.org
Technologies Project Architect
American Express Financial Advisors
Minneapolis
07.1999 - 12.2004
- Architected and led implementation of Citrix server farm (Metaframe XP, SAN, SQL) from proof-of-concept to production, delivering applications to 300+ end-users located in 4 globally dispersed call centers to achieve multi-million dollar projected business savings
- Designed and implemented Disaster Recovery solution, ensuring location-independent business continuity for critical operations
- Implemented inventory management and deployment methods, achieving 99+% deployment success rate and reducing release time by 70%
- Reduced development, test, and support costs by nearly 50%, optimizing resource allocation and project efficiency
- Financial services company providing investment advice and services. Website: https://www.americanexpress.com
Tier 1/ 2 Support Technician
Piper Jaffray
Minneapolis
06.1997 - 06.1999
- Resolved time-critical issues in fast-paced trading floor environment, supporting 50+ stock brokers
- Diagnosed and resolved complex user-reported issues within a timely manner.
- Provided technical support for software and hardware issues in financial systems.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service processes and protocols.
- Investment bank and asset management firm. Website: https://www.piperjaffray.com
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management and Communications
Concordia University
St. Paul, MN02.2026
Certified Minister Program -
Global University
Springfield, MO10.2005
MCSE, MCP+I, NT Administration -
KRS Computer and Business School
St. Louis Park, MN01.1999
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Digital transformation
- Innovation management
- Product development
- Data analysis
- Budget management
- Supplier management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Team leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking
Hobbies and Interests
- Avid road and mountain bike enthusiast
- Marathon runner and triathlete
- Mobile DJ for School events, weddings and special events
Qualification Highlights
- 28+ years of broad technical and business experience
- 10+ years of strategic sales, service and marketing system consulting
- Proven design, implementation and support of high-visibility, mission-critical IT solutions in global corporate and non-profit environments
- Exceptional problem solving and process improvement ability
- Uniquely qualified to lead teams and influence at all levels
Timeline
Interim Pastor
O.R.C.C. (Church)
10.2024 - Current
Head Speech Coach
Spectrum High School
10.2023 - Current
Global Director Program and Resource Pathways
International Justice Mission
06.2022 - Current
Executive Director Salesforce Platform IT
Deluxe Corporation
02.2020 - 06.2022
Vice President Solutions
RelationEdge (Rackspace)
09.2018 - 12.2019
Director Solution Engineering
Xede Consulting Group
12.2017 - 09.2018
Lead Solution Architect
Magnet 360
09.2010 - 12.2017
IT Business Analyst/Service Manager
Piper Jaffray
08.2007 - 09.2010
Senior Pastor
Ennis Assembly of God Church
01.2005 - 07.2007
Technologies Project Architect
American Express Financial Advisors
07.1999 - 12.2004
Tier 1/ 2 Support Technician
Piper Jaffray
06.1997 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management and Communications
Concordia University
Certified Minister Program -
Global University
MCSE, MCP+I, NT Administration -
KRS Computer and Business School